When facing a new calling, needing some how-to advice, or wanting to become more effective in your ministry, what a blessing to have a wise and seasoned servant to call on for advice. Such a person may not always be available. A Good Minister can help meet that need.
This handbook for conservative Mennonite ministers addresses many important subjects, from the importance of a minister's spiritual life, to preparing sermons, to his multiple roles as a pastor, teacher, counselor, leader, comforter, and Christian example.
Written from the heart and life of an experienced minister, A Good Minister provides warm, practical, and inspirational counsel for the newly ordained, veteran ministers, or anyone with Christian leadership responsibilities. A Good Minister will be an appreciated and helpful reference.
Contents
- Be Like Jesus, the Perfect Minister
- Be Like a Soldier
- Be Like an Athlete, a Farmer, and Workman
- Be an Example
QUALITIES OF A GOOD MINISTER
- Spiritual: Relating to God
- Social: Relating to Others
- Domestic: Relating to His Family
- Financial: Relating to the Workplace
- Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Congregation
- Qualities Especially Needed in a Bishop
- Qualities Especially Needed in a Deacon
THE PLURAL MINISTRY
- New Testament Basis for the Plural Ministry
- The Plural Ministry Historically
- The Benefits of the Plural Ministry
- Understanding and Avoiding Problems in the Ministerial Team
- Interpersonal Relationships Within the Plural Ministry
- Role and Work of the Bishop
- Role and Work of the Minister
- Role and Work of the Deacon
PREACHING
- The Importance of Preaching
- Motivation in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
- Variety in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
- Introduction in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
- Apperception in Jesus' Preaching and Teaching
SERMON PREPARATION
- Life
- Prayer
- Meditation: Sermon Selection
- Study Helps
- Making an Outline
- Tips for Titles
- Visual Aids
- Illustrations
- Other Suggestions for the Sermon
SERMON PRESENTATION
- Voice
- Proper Pronunciation and Correct Grammar
- Pulpit Manners
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
TYPES OF SERMONS
- Expository Sermons
- Topical Sermons
- Textual Sermons
- Biographical Sermons
- Apologetic Sermons
- Allegorical Sermons
- Evangelistic Sermons
SUGGESTIONS FOR PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENTS
- Conducting a Devotional
- Moderating a Serivce
- Officiating a Funeral
- Conducting a Good Instruction Class
- Teaching a Children's Class
THE PASTOR'S SCHEDULE AND PERSONAL LIFE
- The Problem of Schedule
- Twenty Tips for Time Taming
- Avoiding Neglect of the Family
- Caring for Your Health
- Handling Criticism and Commendation
VISITATION AND GIVING COUNSEL
- Value of Visitation
- Guidelines for Visitation
- Specific Visits
- Helping Those Who Respond to an Altar Call
BLESSINGS AND REWARDS OF A GOOD MINISTER
- Blessings in This Life
- Rewards in Eternity
HOW TO BE A GOOD MINISTER
334 pages -- hardcover
Dimensions: 6.25" x 9.25"
ISBN: 9780878136704
Copyright: 2009
Christian Light Publications
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